A recent poll revealed growing concerns among Democratic voters about Joe Biden’s mental fitness to serve as president following a lackluster debate performance. The CBS News Youth Gov poll showed that 72% of registered voters doubt Biden’s cognitive abilities, with 45% of Democrats suggesting he step aside for another candidate. This comes amid existing concerns about the candidates’ age, as both Biden and Trump are in their 70s.
While some allies like Jill Biden, Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama defended the president, others echoed worries expressed in the poll. Despite this, Biden’s campaign chairwoman claims internal polling reflects confidence in his abilities, dismissing the “beltway class” counting him out.
As the debate fallout continues, Democratic surrogates like Senator Chris Coons have rallied behind Biden, emphasizing his resilience and record. However, Republicans seized the opportunity to criticize Biden’s performance, highlighting Trump’s contrasting demeanor. The debate aftermath has sparked a debate over Biden’s suitability to lead, with opinions divided on his ability to defeat Trump.